Simvastatin Prescribing at DAVID MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,892
Total Quantity
116.1K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+128.4%
DAVID MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,892 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,369 to the NHS. This is 128.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
350
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
324
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,892 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 116,074 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,369 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +128.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,892 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +128.4% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.